360 is More Than Just an Address, It’s a Model of Care for The Mental Health Association of Westchester

• By: Darcy Tyler The Mental Health Association of Westchester
• October 23rd, 2023
• addiction services, co-occurring disorders, drug overdoses, Fall 2023 Issue, harm reduction, healthcare efficiency, integrated behavioral health care, integrated care, medication-assisted treatment, mental health, mental health clinics, person-centered care, substance use disorders, treatment services, whole person health, workforce shortages
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In 2022, preliminary data released by the CDC indicated that more than 100,000 people had died from drug overdoses (CDC). This total marks a new annual record in nationwide drug overdose deaths and is twice the size of 2015’s record, underscoring the alarming escalation of this crisis (NPR, Times...

Trauma and “Whole Person” Healthcare

• By: Yves Ades, PhD Ades Integrated Health Strategies
• January 1st, 2018
• chronic health conditions, co-occurring disorders, integrated healthcare, organizational culture, patient engagement, trauma prevalence, trauma-informed care, whole person health
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Any effort to understand and treat co-occurring disorders cannot ignore the prevalence of trauma in the lives of those who are struggling with recovery from mental illness and addiction. A look at the trauma prevalence data in both general and behavioral health populations clearly makes the case....